Epic Days

“Compact/tight for 3, 4 a real squeeze. Up that steep hill. Modern,clean,feel exposed if windows open. Student bar nearby”

26-28/6/22 - Ground floor corner We three middle-aged guys from London were touring Portugal North to South by Public Transport. We booked this apartment as one of the cheaper ones, knowing it was in the university district a long way up the hill! Sure enough it was up the hill, a bit tricky to … more

26-28/6/22 - Ground floor corner We three middle-aged guys from London were touring Portugal North to South by Public Transport. We booked this apartment as one of the cheaper ones, knowing it was in the university district a long way up the hill! Sure enough it was up the hill, a bit tricky to find and once found an elaborate process to get the key from a coded box in another (coded entry) adjacent door. Once into the corner ground floor apartment we found a cosy, space with a double bed taking up most of the triangular corner. A bunk bed by one wall was easy to access. Windows were difficult to keep open to get a draught but we wedged a glass in. The access to the double bed was difficult and the pillow would gave dropped behind easily so I physically moved it square on to the back wall. The kitchen was tight and reasonably equipped, a small dining table squeezed between with only space for two chairs. The rug on the floor snagged with the fridge door's opening so I removed it completely. Other reviewers have commented on the IKEA fittings and space saving accessories - true! The shower-room was modern and fine. At night it was quiet. One day we washed some clothes but there was nowhere to hang them so I made up an elaborate strings and bungees. There is a very lively student bar just round the corner which served us well for the night it was open! Acceptable wine at €1 a plastic glass. The images on the TA site are of the upper rooms as ours was a lot tighter! One did feel a bit exposed to passers-by if our windows were open. Overall though a perfectly good economical place to stay for two, three at a pinch but four at a real squeeze! Once in I had to help other new arrivals to get them into their flats with a few phone calls. Upper apartments have more space. Ground floor is cramped for three, a real squeeze for four. Good value though up that steep hill!

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“Authentic and felt like living in the community”

Great, quiet place away for all the noise. We hired a taxi to take us to this place so he found it with ease, otherwise, it is not easy to find as it is on top of a hill surrounded with narrow alleyways. Our room was bright, modern and spacious. We stayed in the room with a bed in loft. Our son lik… more

Great, quiet place away for all the noise. We hired a taxi to take us to this place so he found it with ease, otherwise, it is not easy to find as it is on top of a hill surrounded with narrow alleyways. Our room was bright, modern and spacious. We stayed in the room with a bed in loft. Our son liked climbing up and down the ladder. It was slow season so it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Very clean - had everything we need. The only weird thing was there were no staff around. Used a code to get into the building but that was ok since we didn't have any problems. Check it out!

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“Hidden gem”

Unique hotel with lots of character. Very difficult to actually find. It is located in the University environment..which was very exciting however we had quite a time finding the street which is actually a very small alley. We parked illegally to off load luggage and then found an on street spot ab… more

Unique hotel with lots of character. Very difficult to actually find. It is located in the University environment..which was very exciting however we had quite a time finding the street which is actually a very small alley. We parked illegally to off load luggage and then found an on street spot about two blocks away. Rooms are small but very nice. Can you say Ikea!!!😃😃😃 Staff is wonderful and helpful. There is a common room downstairs with a lovely kitchen, lounge area and patio

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